We compiled a selection of pubs and hotels which faced the bulldozers and it was quite a list of places which could bring back memories.
Did you like a visit to the Locarno or enjoyed a night out with friends at the Ford Hotel? We have these and more besides.
It got us thinking of the other venues we have loved. See how many you remember.
5. Back to 2012
Another view of the Excel and Locarno in its final days. Photo: Picture by Angela Burn
6. Ford Hotel
The Ford Hotel demolition in May 1982 in Hylton Road. Photo: SE
7. The start of the demolition at The Grand
Work started on the demolition of the Grand Hotel, Bridge Street, in August 1974. Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. A Crowtree Road scene
Demolition work was due to start on Privilege and Brogans at the north end of Crowtree Road in 2013. Photo: Picture by David Allan